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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Wilmington, NC. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    27 providers found
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Wilmington Surgical Associates PA

      1414 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Medley is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Medley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Medley is currently accepting new patients.

      Joseph Payne
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Novant Health Colon & Rectal Surgery - Autumn Hall

      5505 Currituck Drive, Suite 200, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Payne is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Payne has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

      William Hooks
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery & Bariatrics - Wilmington

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Hooks is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hooks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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      William Hope
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery & Bariatrics - Wilmington

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Hope is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hope is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

      Robert Cortina
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Thoracic Surgery

      Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

      1912 Tradd Ct, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Cortina is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Cortina has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Noah Pierson
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine

      Novant Health New Hanover Primary Care - Autumn Hall

      5505 Currituck Drive, Suite 100, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Noah Pierson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Pierson has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Timothy Novosel
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery - New Hanover (Acute Care Surgery)

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      26+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Novosel is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Novosel has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Elizabeth Acquista
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery - New Hanover (Acute Care Surgery)

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Acquista is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Acquista has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      William Powers
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery - New Hanover (Acute Care Surgery)

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Powers is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Powers has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Michelle Fillion
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery - New Hanover (Acute Care Surgery)

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michelle Fillion is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Fillion has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Samuel Baughman
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery - New Hanover (Acute Care Surgery)

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel Baughman is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Baughman has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Colston Edgerton
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery & Bariatrics - Wilmington

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Colston Edgerton is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Edgerton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Tinsley Surgical PA

      1717 Shipyard Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ellis Tinsley is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Tinsley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tinsley is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      1202 Medical Center Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allison Lynn is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Lynn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC

      2131 S 17th St, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Rudyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Rudyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rudyk is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Novant Health General Surgery - New Hanover (Acute Care Surgery)

      1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Yon is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Yon has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      1717 Shipyard Blvd, Suite 300, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Helak is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Helak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Short Bowel Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Helak is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      1414 Medical Center Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Harris is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Wilmington Surgical Associates PA

      1414 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Bebb is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Bebb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bebb is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC

      1520 Physicians Dr, 
      Wilmington, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Viet-nhan Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Cholecystitis?

      Cholecystitis is a term for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects and releases digestive fluid (bile) into the small intestine. Cholecystitis can occur when there is a buildup of bile in the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones that block the opening of the gallbladder, or the presence of tumors, hepatitis, or other serious illnesses. When the gallbladder gets blocked or inflamed, it can develop a bacterial infection. Cholecystitis can be acute or chronic.

      When should I see a Cholecystitis doctor near Wilmington, NC?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Cholecystitis doctor near Wilmington, NC?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Cholecystitis doctors near Wilmington, NC?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Cholecystitis doctors near Wilmington, NC?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Cholecystitis doctor near Wilmington, NC?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cholecystitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cholecystitis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cholecystitis doctor near Wilmington, NC?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Cholecystitis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cholecystitis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Cholecystitis doctors near Wilmington, NC?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cholecystitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Cholecystitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cholecystitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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